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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Munson Healthcare will donate $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan to boost its Food Rescue program—this funding will pay for fuel, staffing, vehicle maintenance and expand housing support for over 16,000 people facing food access challenges and chronic homelessness. UpNorthLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hospitality workers across Northern Michigan impacted by March’s ice storm received $95,000 in aid from the Michigan Hospitality Foundation—$75,000 in direct checks, $15,000 in Meijer gift cards and 150 boxes of food helped address lost wages and spoiled food supplies. The relief effort, supported by the Allen Foundation and Sysco, aimed to assist workers suffering storm-related hardships. 9&10 News
- ➤ Tariffs on Chinese fireworks imports have raised costs and may force local retailers to charge more for July 4th displays—industry leaders warn that if tariffs continue, smaller shops could see price hikes of 200 to 300 percent. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Two K Farms offers apple ciders, wines, and brandies made from apples grown in its own orchard — a new non-alcoholic apple juice project will soon arrive in the tasting room. The farm also features a scenic view of West Bay and educates visitors on its 25 apple varieties, including 400-year-old Old World trees and newer Honeycrisps. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water samples taken Wednesday from Clinch Park, Sunset Park, TC Volleyball and West End beaches exceeded safe E. coli levels—prompting the Grand Traverse County Health Department to issue no-body-contact advisories for these beaches, while a partial-contact advisory was issued for another beach. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ GoatWork’s rent-a-goat program launches this summer in Traverse City with 14 Alpine goats eating invasive plant species — the eco-friendly method reduces chemical use and helps restore habitat balance. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Gerrish Township launched a multi-year initiative to protect Higgins Lake—bringing together township officials, residents and experts to study water quality, septic systems and runoff; the volunteer-led effort builds on 30 years of research and is already underway with regular public updates planned. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport repairs cost more than $97,000 in extra oversight and water damage repair work, the Northwest Regional Airport Authority said. The board approved two contracts with the national engineering firm Mead—Hunt to handle engineering work and fix damage to the terminal rental car offices. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After 30 years as a school teacher who led 20 to 30 summer fishing trips, Greg Frey retired and now looks forward to spending more time in the forest and on the water—he also misses the routine and relationships from his classroom. Traverse City Record-Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
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Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament
Games from Jun 28 to Jul 1 — Traverse City Beach — Registration fees apply — Join local players for fun and competitive beach volleyball on Michigan's scenic shores.
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Cheap Trick Live Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket details available — Experience rock and roll with the iconic Cheap Trick in Traverse City.
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Home Free Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket info not provided — Experience the all-vocal country sounds of Home Free at this lively festival.
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Clint Weaner Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse — Check out an evening of live music and great food.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Price details not provided — Explore the scenic beauty and history of the vineyard and wine cave on a guided tour.
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1000 Watt Prophets Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — St. Ambrose Cellars — Entrance fee may apply — Experience the soulful genre-bending sound of the power trio 1000 Watt Prophets.
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Pinter Whitnick Live Performance
4-6:30 p.m. — Boathouse Vineyards — Enjoy an afternoon of live music at a scenic vineyard on the Leelanau Peninsula.
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Black Star Farms Estate & Wine Tour
11 AM – 1 PM — Black Star Farms Winery and Inn — Ticketed event — Explore the scenic vineyard and learn about the history of wine-making in beautiful northern Michigan.
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Grand Traverse Bay Wine Tasting Cruise
Sailing at sunset — 2 hours — Schooner Manitou — Prices vary — Experience local wines while enjoying stunning views and wildlife on Grand Traverse Bay.
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Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Fun night of retro tunes and baseball with special guests — Big hair, neon vibes, and the Cherryland Ghostbusters bring the nostalgia.
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